Book Vs Movie Podcast

Book Vs. Movie is the podcast that asks the questions "Which was better...the book or the movie?" Spoiler Alert! We give away the main details, uncover the plot points, discuss casting choices and shower with praise (or pummel with snark) as we see fit. Hosts are Margo P. (She's Nacho Mama's Blog) and Margo D. (Creator of Brooklyn Fit Chick.com) and we are not afraid to tell it like it is!

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The Margos take on the wildest adaptation of the show’s history with the sublime Frankenstein compared to the frankly ridiculous Kenneth Branagh 1994 film.

The Margos get very gothic and silly sometimes trying to wrap their heads aroundMary Shelley’svenerated classic novelwithHenry VdirectorKenneth Branagh’swildly acted and directed film. How crazy is this adaptation? How about a dance sequence between a zombieHelena Bonham CarterandRobert De Niroas “the monster?”

This film is completely cray-cray but the backstory of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is one of the greatest tales of 19th Century literature and we definitely dive into her fascinating life story. Plus, all of the machinations that led to the publishing of her book in 1818 and the revisions in the 1831 version.

Also, in this episode we discuss:

Fan theories about whether or not this is a feminist novel and writerSady Doyle’sincredible fan theoryabout who the creature is based on!

Kenneth Branagh’s insane adaptation (and shirtless performance)

The different actors who played the creature over the years.

The incredible life of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and the inspirations for her book

The "Year Without a Summer"

How truly awful the score and screenplay are by some normally talented people.